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Stiffening the framework |
Rand |
Mar 11 2005, 07:54 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
I'm looking into ideas to strengthen my car. Not a full cage, just a few tubes. I've read the classic threads and I'm in awe of the caliber of guys (like Brad, Jeroen, etc) we have offering help around here... hoping for your comments on this...
My goal is an aggressive street car that is strong enough for a V8 conversion. I'm looking for the simplest way to add some strength (with the least amount of added pieces). It's all about function and I don't need to be concerned with racing classifications and rules. I'm thinking the first stage is bracing from the rear shock tower to firewall, then inside firewall to frame rail, something like the red bars in this image: (IMG:http://www.4nets.com/baldwinpowersports/images/stronger1.gif) Is the firewall a strong enough part of the structure to use this way (if the tubes are just welded to their respective side of the firewall)? Or should the tubes go through the firewall, welded directly to each other at the top, and another down tube tied in (like the green)? |
riverman |
Mar 11 2005, 08:40 PM
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Learn As I Go Group: Members Posts: 449 Joined: 18-January 05 From: Kitchener, ON Member No.: 3,466 |
You might want to look at Brad Mayeur's stiffening kit. It is basically some preformed panels that fit over the outside longitudinals and up to the rear suspension mounts. It was primarily designed as a way to strengthen a 914 after it developed rust problems in the longs but it also does a great job of strengthening the frame for v8 conversions. There is some information about this kit in the PP technical forum.
However, that being said I would listen to comments about strengthening a car and the redistribution of forces. You could end up doing more harm than good. |
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